Tuesday’s Giants, Brewers lineups: #ThreeBelt as Posey, Morse sit

Posey was supposed to be off today (rest). About Morse, yeah, I dunno. We’ll ask. We’ll tweet. As I wrote over the weekend, the Giants really got hurt by Morse’s defense a couple of times and really benefited defensively from having Perez out there.

— From the Giants notes, Hunter Pence (two doubles, two triples, two homers in New York) was the first Giant to do that in one series since Dusty Rhodes had three doubles, two triples and two homers in a four-game series in St. Louis in 1954.

Because it makes perfect sense for Blanco to hit fifth while Pence leads off. smh

DrLefty

Because it makes perfect sense for Blanco to hit fifth while Pence leads off. smh

TheRealKetchUp

It doesn’t matter if you have solid defense behind you if the ball keeps going over the fence.

TheRealKetchUp

It doesn’t matter if you have solid defense behind you if the ball keeps going over the fence.

Michael Scott

Nah, that’s mild stuff. You’ve done better.

TheRealKetchUp

I think Bochy put Pence 1 Pablo 4 and Timmy 9. He picked the rest of the lineup out of a hat.

cabbie

Really hate to see Posey’s bat out of the lineup, especially the way he is hitting. Is there a reason we don’t just stick Belt in LF on days like this? We’re going to have a hard time getting it done with that 5 thru 9. Hope I’m wrong..

TheRealKetchUp

Buster should deman to be in the lineup. He crushes it at Miller Park.

PerSpeier35

No kidding about Lincecum, I didn’t even get that far; Blanco fifth was enough for me. That borders on not even trying.

Ya there are basically 3 MLB regulars in the lineup, the rest are bench and minor leaguers. I am a Brandon Crawford fan but he is testing my support. I can deal with his sub-.240 average, but not when he leads the league in errors (or is among the league leaders…and yes I know errors are becoming an antiquated stat but they are still relevant for his botches of routine plays). I still wonder as to whether Crawford will truly be the SF SS of the future…although I guess that in part depends on the lineup around him and how much offense the Giants need from the SS position.

Lunch_Box

Right on cue.

DrLefty

The Grizzlies tweeted that Pagan and Hector Sanchez will be in their starting lineup tonight.

Ken E

Ya 5-9 is a wasteland, but Posey needs a full day off sooner than later and I don’t know when the Giants next day off is. Hopefully the game can stay close and Posey can pinch hit as needed.

Michael Scott

You could make major bucks. He’s got 4 in 91 minor league starts, none in 5 big league starts.

Lunch_Box

Thanks, Lefty.

Lunch_Box

Thanks, Gigante_Silvio.

Michael Scott

As were you.
The Blanco trifecta: fly ball out, picked off first, won’t take on the wall. You can hope, pal.

Moooooooooose

So far, they are 14-8 in games Timmy starts (2-0 in games he finishes!).

Peter Johnson

Giants off next Monday and Thursday.

Ken E

Well then, perhaps I concur with cabbie a bit more if he’s already going to get 2 days off next week, stick Belt in LF for day, he’s certainly not going to be any worse than Morse.

Harold Hood

why don’t we just give Pablo a day off too? come on, we gotta get Arias going!

Lunch_Box

I do not hope that, and actually want him to suceed despite my postings. I’ve just given up on posting anything negative now. My initial posting wasn’t directed at Blanco, but at the backlash for criticism towards him. We want our team to play better, and wish for them to suceed. When they don’t perform well, why can’t we criticize? That’s the point of an open forum like G.E.
That is all.

I don’t have any problem with rational criticism of Blanco. I know his limitations. When it got to where some were bashing every AB, it was just too much. I’ve seen him go 2 for 4 and only heard about the 2 outs. Anyway, thanks for the cordial reply.

lolSabean

You didn’t really expect perfect health did you? He does have a disc issue and a knee that might need surgery. He won’t be perfect, but he will be better than Morse or Perez, atlest I hope that is how things go.

Public_Service_forthe_Ignorati

Wasn’t it AlexP who speculated that the Giants were pretty much conceding a loss on a Timmy day – so might as well rest a few of the regulars? Never bought that narrative, myself.

Michael Scott

Alex, above: ” As I wrote over the weekend, the Giants really got hurt by Morse’s defense a couple of times and really benefited defensively from having Perez out there.”

Public_Service_forthe_Ignorati

You’ll have to provide me with an explanation for how this is relevant to AlexP’s previous speculations – referring to DrLefty’s observation that this has been going on since at least 2011.

Interesting… again with the “get my head together” comments. Sabean mentioned him “clearing his head” last week too. I thought he had a back problem?!? Something’s fishy …

Harold Hood

Blanco continues to do everything that’s asked of him. He plays hard and hustles. Its not his fault that he’s asked to do too much. I’m sure he never expected to be hitting fifth for a team competing for the playoffs. The criticism is of the lack of roster depth, not Blanco the player.

The Oracle

You pretty much have a problem with everything.

The Oracle

Oh…I mean you pretty much have a problem with everything, pal.

pacman68

I don’t understand how Bochy and Sabean are fine with Morse in left but not Belt. Bad managing and planning on their part. I don’t want to hear from the pollys … it’s terrible planning.

Public_Service_forthe_Ignorati

In some mirror universe, an M. Scott just declared war.

pacman68

2011 line ups pretty much did Timmy’s pschye in. I really believe that it was part of his downfall. I really do.

Public_Service_forthe_Ignorati

From their statements in spring, they wanted to keep things simple for Belt – and to assure him the first base job was his.

Wesley Crusher

Eeeeeek! This lineup reeeeeeks. Why isn’t Posey playing first? So much for trying to set the tone in the first game. Must be gettaway day.

giantc

I have said for years that Belt should get some work in LF so that Poesy can play first base when he does not catch.

The Giants tried to sign Abreu and Belt would have been moved to left in that case. He is far superior to Morse out there defensively and he has a cannon for an arm.

pacman68

It just doesn’t make sense. We are one game behind the Dodgers and you are resting your biggest bat in August?

giantc

With two off days next week!!

pacman68

And a pitcher who gives up runs. To me Bochy has lost about 15 games for us this year with bad moves and terrible line ups. I love Bochy but the dude is a stinker when it comes to batting orders.

GSDUbs

Pagan back in Giants lineup Thurs. Game on!

Surf Maui

There are 50 games left in the season not 3. We have seen what a rested Posey can do. so think about the long term and not only about today’s game. Catching wears a player down and having posey rested iltimatrly pays huge dividends over the long haul. The goal is to get to 90 wins. doesn’t much matter where you get them.

lolSabean

If it is a pitcher that gives up runs doesn’t that mean a lesser batter can do damage?

Because Belt seems to be in the LU and Bochy said today was a given or rather the other day was and he decided to play so today is an off day.

paul in p.v.

Alex:

@AlexPavlovic

Bochy said Morse is fine physically, just wanted to give him two straight rest days. He’ll start tomorrow.

Great – fubar L/U’s two days in a row. :o/ snorkel

JStreet

Maybe you’re a “Polly” for always thinking the world (the lineup) should turn out your way in your ideal world. Like a kid figuring out there is no Santa Claus, and he can’t control it. Now that’s naïveté.

Some of these commenters just aren’t happy unless their panties are a little bit wadded.

Surf Maui

That’s the point. He’s not our best bat if he’s worn down. it’s like saying you have to play LeBron James 48 minutes every game in January.

it’s 3 at bats. he can still pinch hit.

Peter Johnson

Long as he is 100% 0-4 last night with Fresno, and defensevly if not 100% he is a big drop off.

The Oracle

Why is there no NBA Hall of Fame? I LOVED Sarunas Marciulonis as a player, but he shouldn’t be in the same Hall of Fame as Jordan Bird, Johnson, etc.

Peter Johnson

He needed the rest, but my problem is give him a day off when other power bats like Posey are not getting day offs too.

cabbie

I was just pointing out that you argued that we need to play at a .580 clip for the rest of the way, and we haven’t played at anywhere near that pace for at least two months. Sure its three at bats today, but if its every 5 days then its at least 30 ABs for the rest of the year. A playoff spot is going to come down to the wire. 30ABs over those 10 days you propose he sits could be huge.

I think he needs to rest too, but as others have pointed out we’ve got 2 off days next week, and are playing a tough Brewers team. I would want to get off on the right foot.

And August in baseball is not the same as January in the NBA.

gary gaviota

HA! Do you really want some of these commenters getting regular at bats to get going? Designate some of them for assignment 🙂

Michael Scott

Actually, I am not aware of any reason that I would owe you an explanation for anything. But I’ll be happy to think about it if you will provide any evidence that Bochy thinks that way now.

gary gaviota

Last I checked, he’s not Jewish, so there’s that. As for Hall of Famer, Rod Carew, that’s another story 🙂

DrLefty

New post.

gary gaviota

As far as I can tell, the Giants are hot again, so it won’t matter who’s in the lineup, they’re all big leaguers and they’re all ready to contribute. And I guess winning 3 of 4 in New York made me less anxious, like a Xanax. Brandon Belt helps too. Go Lincecum, Go Giants !

Michael Scott

Well, you haven’t read much of it, obviously. But thanks for your input.

Michael Scott

Actually not so much. You sure do. Have problems, that is. Bro.

Bapah

What’s wrong with this line-up? What’s wrong with having good defense behind Tim?

Bapah

If Buster catches Tim tonight, he’ll be shot for the next two games.

Surf Maui

He has 150 off days after September. It doesn’t matter how many off days– it matters when to stave off being ineffective. And by the way we did play well over 580 for the first two months if the season so everything reverts to the mean.

paul in p.v.

1B Bapah – Bob in LF. BATS!

Bapah

Apparently he has women beating down his door. I guess he’s been answering it and not getting all the rest he needs.

Surf Maui

would you rather have 30 less effective at bats or 150 good ones?

Bapah

Yes, he’s the best 1st baseman and I prefer good defense behind Timmy.

Public_Service_forthe_Ignorati

We’re talking about AlexP’s thinking. Not Bochy’s – and AlexP stated his speculations last year. Not sure how got to the misunderstanding that you posses. Try getting out of your own head for once.

Bapah

Wrong, best defense.

Bapah

Wrong.
Belt is best defensive 1B

Bapah

Perez is best LF

Bapah

Tim likes good defense behind him. Don’t you?

paul in p.v.

Little tradeoff?

Croix de Candlestick

Yes, resting your bat during the dog days because it’s balls out heading into Sept for the stretch drive